State Capital: Bhubaneshwar
Best Time to Visit: November to March
Climate: Tropical Monsoon
Airport(s): Bhubaneshwar
Kalinga of yesteryears and Orissa of today…enchants with its pot pourri of heritage and resplendent natural splendor.
Coastal plains, salt tracts covered in tidal forests and deep green grasslands make Orissa absolutely beautiful.
Early history of the Kalinga Empire is not so clear though historians have indicated that the region was under Kharavela rule in the 1st century B.C. Hinduism established its roots in this region sometime in the 7th century B.C.
Some important districts in Orissa, India are; Balasore, Cuttack, Koraput, Mayurbhanj, Nawapara, Sambhalpur, Sundergarh, Sonepur, Kendrapara, Kalahandi, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak and Bargah.
Bhubaneshwar the capital city is a trove of religious shrines and temples.
Places of Tour Interest
Spend some time on the Puri beach, tour the Jaggannath Temple and explore attractions such as the Nicco Park, Ekamra Haat, Lingaraja Temple, State Museum, Bindu Sagar, Raja Rani Mandir, Parasurameswar Mandir and Ram Mandir on tours to Bhubaneshwar in Orissa, India.
Enjoy a wildlife safari to the jungles of Nandan Kanan and Simplipal or spot some rare bird species on Chilka Lake Tours on your tours to Orissa, India.
Excursions to the Udaygiri and Khandagiri caves are a must for all tourists on Orissa tours.
Tour the Sun Temple at Konark and enjoy a beach holiday at Gopalpur-On Sea tours.
Orissa Arts And Crafts
The reservoir of the handicrafts of Orissa is very large, consisting of numerous items. One of the basic reasons for the existence of such a wide variety of arts and crafts in the state is that it has witnessed the rule of many rulers. More
Orissa Cuisine
Rice, both sun dried and par-boiled, is the staple food of the people of Orissa. However, in the urban areas, there is a shift in the eating patterns and people are turning towards chapati (wheat bread), as an alternative to rice. More
Orissa Dances
When the talk is about the folk performances of India, Oriya dances truly deserve a special mention. Orissa has a rich cultural heritage in terms of music and dance. More
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